Argonauts celebrate Pride Game on Saturday against Elks

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts will host their annual Pride Game on Saturday, June 22 as they take on the Edmonton Elks at 7 p.m. at BMO Field.

The team will proudly celebrate and highlight the city’s 2SLGBTQ+ community through in-game and digital experiences for fans to be a part of at the stadium and beyond.

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Fans can expect the following special experiences:

• Game Presentation
  • Signage and logo takeover in-venue.
  • Pre-game pyrotechnic colours will be changed from blue to rainbow.
  • National anthem performance by award-winning Femme/Queer a cappella group, On That Note.
  • In-stadium hosts to wear Toronto Argonauts Pride t-shirts.
  • Game ball delivery by members of 2SLGBTQ+ football group, Toronto United Flag Football (TUFF).
• Digital Platforms
  • Custom Pride logo and game day graphics.
  • Game day content on Argonauts social channels featuring Pride celebration elements at the game.
  • Social media content spotlighting TUFF and the Pride Youth Summit, a collaborative event with MLSE Foundation and Pride Toronto where 2SLGBTQ+ youth and allies take part in panel discussions, interactive workshops, and activities.
• Community Engagement
  • 2SLGBTQ+ community groups in attendance including TUFF, Flags of Glory, Start Proud, Pflag Canada, The 519, Pride Toronto, and Sport a Rainbow.
  • Progressive flag will be held on the field pre-game by individuals from TUFF, Flags of Glory, Pride Toronto, and Start Proud.
  • Toronto Argonauts players participating in an education session facilitated by Brock McGillis.
• Additional Celebrations
  • DJ Cozmic Cat and a vogue dance group to perform at Shipyard, a pre-game tailgate located at the North Extended Patio at BMO Field for fans to enjoy unique performances, food and drinks, and more prior to taking their seats.
  • One-of-a-kind, Pride-themed feature cocktail will be available at all clubs at BMO Field.
  • Craig’s Cookies will be available for fans in the North Extended Patio and in sections 108 and 123.
  • Toronto Argonauts Pride retail collection will be available in-stadium and online at Real Sports Apparel. The collection includes a special-edition Pride t-shirt, hat, and socks.
  • In-seat giveaways include Craig’s Cookies and Pride merchandise.

For more information, visit Toronto Argonauts’ social media channels for up-to-date game details.